Question
Question: The oxidation number of I in HIO<sub>4</sub> is –...
The oxidation number of I in HIO4 is –
A
- 7
B
- 6
C
- 3
D
- 14
Answer
- 7
Explanation
Solution
HIO4 ; (+1) + x + 4 (–2) = 0
̃ x = +7
The oxidation number of I in HIO4 is –
HIO4 ; (+1) + x + 4 (–2) = 0
̃ x = +7